Joy and Learning: Engaging and Impactful Teaching in Action

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Children and adults thrive in joyful, engaging environments. This issue focuses on practical ideas about creating engaging environments and supporting children’s development across domains and age groups.
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Message from the CEO
Michelle Kang
Inside NAEYC
Professional Journeys
Eric Unrau
Advocacy in Action
Affiliate News
Children as Agents of Change: How an Oklahoma Elementary School Fosters Joyful Advocacy
Francisca Martinez Jensen
Sparking Learning Through Schemas: How to Identify and Build Upon Children's Schema Play
Bridgette Brody
6X. Planning for Playful Learning in Small Groups
Michele Coulombe, Amy Fatall, and Bridget Nolen
Message in a Backpack™. Sparking Playful Learning with Your Child
Michele Coulombe, Amy Fatall, and Bridget Nolen
Creating Inclusive Play for Infants and Toddlers
Julia Luckenbill, Aarti Subramaniam, and Janet Thompson
Empowering Leaders to Support Joyful Teaching
Katie Hewes
Educator Voices: Where Do I Find Joy?
Blake Hargett, Alicia Oldham, and Jackie Vos
Now Read This. Fostering Engagement and Learning Through Books
Amanda Deliman
Ask HELLO: How Do You Ensure Educators Feel Welcome and Appreciated in Your Setting?